This video was a big reason that I wanted to get my Special Semi Hollow....
And this top greatly helped my decision too. It 'broke' my collection of just Fire Red burst guitars but its definitely my most 'interesting' with the combination of wood grain and flame. I think its better than a lot of flame 10tops...
Its not that heavy either BUT this is perhaps one of the heaviest guitars in this model. I haven't looked at 'every' Special for sale that list or show the weight but of all the ones I checked, ~7lb (+/- 3/4oz) seemed to be the ballpark weight so anyone looking to buy, shouldn't really worry about the weight. It seems that ~8lb+ is the point where those looking for a light guitar tend to draw their limit so if weight is an issue, then this model shouldn't be too heavy.
This is certainly a 'Special' guitar - not just special in name. I know PRS generally name their guitars based on some characteristic, quite literal with their naming. Custom 22/24 is apt - as good as, if not better than any 'custom' shop build with 22/24 frets. 509 because it has 5 'SC' pick-ups (arranged in a HSH format) and 09 different Pick up options, McCarty 594 because it has a scale length of 24.594 and of course the Pick-ups are aptly names nowadays too.
And the back of mine is a lovely piece of mahogany too. We don't often show the pictures of the back as the top is often the view that everyone loves, that catches the eye and what PRS have become known for. I think this back though is still worth seeing as it shows of the quality of the Mahogany and the large 'belly carve' for comfort....
Anyway, this is a result of watching that video. If you don't want to lured into buying an aptly named special, enticed to act quickly because of its 'limited edition' run, then maybe don't watch the video.....